Chris Nassetta

Now is not a time to be silent. Now is a time to speak out for what you believe in. At Hilton, we believe in the importance of integrity, and standing up to racism, bigotry and violence. Below is the message I shared with our Team Members on Monday.

Today, on National #HotelEmployeeDay, we celebrate the incredible individuals who make our hotel experiences unforgettable each and every day for our guests. Thank you to our Hilton Team Members and all hotel employees, from the talented chefs to the housekeeping and maintenance teams who keep our hotels running smoothly, and those at the front desk who always have a smile on their faces when greeting our guests. The absolute best part of my job is meeting our Team Members around the world and spending time with them in our hotels. Please join me in thanking all our amazing Team Members for bringing our hospitality to life!

It was great to be back at the NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference this week! I joined CNBC’s Sara Eisen on ‘Squawk on the Street’ for a conversation to discuss Hilton's unstoppable growth, particularly in our lifestyle and luxury categories. Our momentum in this space is undeniable, thanks to our recently announced partnerships and acquisitions. I always look forward to this conference to meet with owners and partners and reconnect with old friends in the industry, so it was a pleasure to join Mark Hoplamazian, Elie Maalouf, Sebastien Bazin and Tony Capuano for our annual panel to discuss where our industry is headed. A sincere thank you to NYU SPS Tisch Center of Hospitality for hosting such a fantastic event, and to our dedicated owners, Team Members, and partners who made the time to attend!

Today I’m thrilled to share that Hilton has entered into an agreement with AJ Capital Partners to add the fan favorite Graduate Hotels brand to our award-winning portfolio, as our newest lifestyle brand. By adding Graduate to our all-star lineup, we’ll be able to offer millions of travelers access to unparalleled college-themed stay occasions in their favorite university towns for gamedays, reunions, graduations, campus visits and more. This is an exciting moment for our Hilton family – read on for details.

As I traveled through the Middle East last week, it was truly incredible to spend some time with our Hilton family in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. While in Dubai, I had the opportunity to attend the Dubai 2020 Expo, which showcased innovations from around the world, as well as visit our hotel and corporate teams. I want to give a special thanks to the teams at the Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre and our Dubai regional office for your hospitality during my stay – I couldn’t be prouder of the work you are doing, and it was so inspiring to see you in action.  In Abu Dhabi, I attended the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix (what a finish!) with our owners, Hilton Honors members and partners at McLaren Racing, and spent some time connecting with our Team Members at the Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers , The WB™ Abu Dhabi Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton, DoubleTree by Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island and Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island. Thank you to everyone who made my visit so unforgettable – it was so special to wrap up the year with so many wonderful Team Members, owners and partners!

Thrilled to spend some time with our first LAUNCH cohort today welcoming recent interns, current property Team Members and a few new faces joining the Hilton family. LAUNCH offers a unique blend of corporate and hotel experience with curated learning and development opportunities and cross-functional rotations that will help Team Members develop a holistic understanding of the hospitality industry. The cohort will have a firsthand look at the heart of our business – our incredible hotels – and see how decisions we make at headquarters directly impact the guest experience. This is an incredible opportunity, and I can’t wait to see this group thrive throughout their Hilton journeys!

Hilton released our second quarter earnings today, and I’m pleased to share that we reported strong results, exceeding our expectations. Performance continued to be driven by solid fundamentals, along with the power of our network effect and the hospitality our Team Members show our guests each and every day. Read on for more highlights and our complete results. #HLTearnings

Today we released our second quarter earnings results, and I’m so pleased to share that performance has exceeded our expectations. Our team continues to focus on delivering the best, most reliable stays for all our guests and around the world, we’re serving more travelers in more destinations. More on our results below. #HLTearnings

This week, and every week, I'm incredibly grateful for the amazing team we have here at Hilton. Every day, our Team Members showcase the best our hospitality has to offer. It's their dedication, creativity, and infectious spirit that truly bring to life Hilton's founding vision, ensuring our guests feel not just welcomed, but truly cared for. To all of our amazing Team Members, thank you for everything you do – you are the heart of Hilton hospitality!

I have always been so proud of how committed our Hilton family is to the people and communities we serve, proving that our hospitality is an unstoppable force for good. Last week, I was thrilled to welcome Jose Andres – one of our long-standing partners who is truly changing the world – for a virtual conversation with our Team Members. At Hilton, we’ve been fortunate to partner with World Central Kitchen for years, and our work has always been grounded in our shared values and commitment to making the world a better place. I’m so proud of the work we’ve done together and look forward to continuing that relationship for years to come — especially with you and ThinkFoodGroup at The Grand LA! José, thank you again for sharing your insights with our team, and for your inspirational leadership!

Over the last couple of weeks I spent time in Los Angeles and Dallas, attending some great industry events. First up was #ALIS, where I spoke to U.S.-based owners, developers and investors about the responsibility our industry has to be an engine of opportunity for the stakeholders we serve through our ESG efforts. Then it was on to Dallas, where AAHOA brought together Asian American hotel owners from across the country. I spoke with Mitch I. Patel of Vision Hospitality Group, Inc. – one of our owners and a good friend – about my experiences growing up on the ownership side of the industry and how seriously Hilton takes our relationships with our most important business partners. All along the way, I got to spend great time with our owners and our teams. Thank you to everyone who made the time to join us!